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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 329.64 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 329.64 and 116.92 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 329.64 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/329.64 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 329.64 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 38,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541.51/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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